Forming the Assembly for Mission in a Chaotic Time June 16-18, 2026
The Benedictine Center at St. Paul Monastery
2675 Benet Road, St. Paul, MN 55109
In this gathering, we will celebrate APLM’s 80th anniversary as we consider our work to promote the liturgical formation of the assembly for its mission in daily life ... in a time marked by much social and political chaos. Together we will reflect on the pressing need for liturgical formation, the practice of liturgical formation, and the relationship between liturgy and mission.
FEATURED PRESENTER
Bishop Melissa Skelton, bishop (ret.) of the Diocese of New Westminster and founder of the College for Congregational Development, will serve as presenter. Bishop Skelton is well known for her expertise in organizational development. She currently teaches liturgy and sacraments at the Vancouver School of Theology. We look forward to an engaging and highly interactive time with our presenter.
We will also welcome (from left to right below)
Stephanie Budwey, APLM member and Professor of Sacred Music, Austin Seminary;
Sally Messner, APLM member and Director of Music, Hennepin United Methodist Church; and
Rev. Jennifer Baker-Trinity, an ELCA deacon and Liturgical Resources Developer at Augsburg Fortress Publishers, who will speak on public liturgies amid social turmoil.
REGISTRATION FEE: $50 per day, which includes lunch and all materials.
Join APLM and save! Members receive a discount of $10 for one day or $20 for two or more days. Membership is $50 for one year (or $25 for students or retirees), and includes advanced mailing of our journal Open, our newsletter, and members only events.
Registration must be received by Thursday, May 28th.